Guard Duty

Question 1

What Publication covers Guard Duty?

Answer 1

TC 3-22.6

Question 2

If a large area is to be guarded by a small number of Soldiers, what system would be most effective?

Answer 2

Patrol system

Question 3

What are the duties of a Guard.

Answer 3

He or she must memorize, understand, and comply with the General Orders, and the Special Orders particular to their post.

Question 4

Does a sentry or guard salute indoors?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What is an Interior Guard duty?

Answer 5

A special Unit which is required to preserve order, protect property, and enforce Military Regulations.

Question 6

What are the two qualifications a guard must have before he or she is eligible for guard duty?

Answer 6

The guard must know the general orders and be familiar with their weapon.

Question 7

What are Special Orders?

Answer 7

Orders which define exactly what a guard must do on a particular post and/or particular time.

Question 8

What normally is the length of time a guard stays on his post before being relieved?

Answer 8

Two hours

Question 9

What are the two parts of a countersign?

Answer 9

Challenge and Password

Question 10

Normally how many reliefs is the guard composed of?

Answer 10

Three

Question 11

What are the three types of Guard Duties?

Answer 11

Interior, Exterior, and Special

Question 12

What are you responsible for when you are walking your guard post?

Answer 12

My post and all government property within view.

Question 13

What is Deadly Force?

Answer 13

The authority to cause death or bodily harm.

Question 14

Are all Soldiers, regardless of rank, required to respect members of the guard in the performance of their duties?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

What two types of Orders are guards governed by?

Answer 15

General and Special Orders

Question 16

How are the challenge and password given?

Answer 16

In a low tone to prevent from being overheard.

Question 17

What does F.O.D. mean?

Answer 17

Field Officer of the Day

Question 18

How do you challenge people that are in a vehicle?

Answer 18

Proceed as if they were on foot.

Question 19

What is meant by “password”?

Answer 19

A secret word or distinctive sound used by reply to a challenge; the second word or part of the countersign.

Question 20

If you found an irresponsible guard on post, what should you do?

Answer 20

It is your duty to notify the Commander or SGT of the guard and stay on the post until a qualified guard is posted.

Question 21

What is the purpose of special guards?

Answer 21

Special guards protect the property not protected by the main guard.

Question 22

Describe what a General Order outlines.

Answer 22

A General Order outlines the fundamental responsibilities of a Guard.

Question 23

What is meant by “challenge”?

Answer 23

Any process carried out by one unit or person with the objective of ascertaining the friendly or hostile character or identity of another. It is the first part of the countersign and requires an appropriate reply.

Question 24

What are the three General Orders?

Answer 24

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2. I will obey my Special Orders and perform all my duties in a Military manner.
3. I will report violations of my Special Orders emergencies and anything not covered in my instructions to the Commander of the relief.